Latin piano star Eddie Palmieri celebrates his 75th in Chicago

April 19, 2012|Howard Reich | Arts critic

Jeff Chan: A substantive contributor to new music in Chicago, Chan will lead his Cultural Arts Quartet (formerly titled Quartet 312). The high-powered band features saxophonist Edward Wilkerson, Jr., percussionist Avreeayl Ra and bassist Tatsu Aoki. The concert is presented by the Elastic Arts Foundation as part of its "Intersections" series. 9 p.m. Saturday at Elastic Sound and Vision Gallery, 2830 N. Milwaukee Ave., second floor; $10; 773-772-3616 or elasticarts.org

Bobby Lewis: The venerable trumpeter has been giving Chicago so much sublime music for so many decades that somebody ought to give him an award. His signature lyricism embraces many periods and styles, retaining its elegance in all of them. 5, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Andy's Jazz Club, 11 E. Hubbard St.; $10-$15; 323-642-6805 or andysjazzclub.com